V2 Production Details - Updated Oct 2011 
The ‘V2’ is the second design to be offered from Vortex
Automotive Ltd. It is to
be a distinctive and
contemporary alternative to a Lotus 7 type product and also a very quick track day machine.
The major features are a mid engine/intercooler/radiator layout fed by a large full width duct underneath
the car, a central longitudinal fuel tank, keen aerodynamics for hi downforce/low drag, and Ford’s
Duratec (sensational!) Ecoboost engines.
The chassis (see picture below) has the engine transverse, conventional front wishbones and a De Dion
rear beam located by a Watts pivot. Vortex front uprights are cast aluminium LM25, heat treated and
x-rayed. Curved side tubes give good cockpit width and a full width rollover bar is standard, as is a stainless
exhaust system, aluminium dampers and radiator.
The V2 is to be available in LHD and RHD in 2.0 Duratec or 2.0 turbocharged Ecoboost form, the latter
rated at just under 300 bhp, for a launch price of £8,990.
Innovations apart from the cooling are a high nose to feed cooling air to the rear, a raked rollover bar to
put the protection close above the drivers head/helmet, twin cockpit openings, integrated headrests,
integrated front aerofoils and a gear selector mounted on the fuel tank.
Production refinements include a lighter chassis 60mm narrower without loss of elbow room and a full
20mm lower than the prototype shown at Stonleigh earlier this year.
Track day options include trim tabs for the front aerofoils, a rear wing positioned in clean air, individual
triangulated rollover bars, lower ride height and stiffer springs. Other track day options inlcude an air inlet
in the 'passenger' head fairing, race harness anchors and a six speed
gearbox.
Production will begin in early 2012. For information on ordering, please use our contacts page.
For additional details, please use our contact page.
Corporate News
Vortex Automotive Ltd is the new name for Phantom Automotive Ltd.
The company retains the same ownership and is
authoring this site to provide information on the
many
changes to our rebadged GTR, GTD, GT3 and GTV series of performance sports cars. Sharing new
product
development information will also be a
feature of this site.
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The Vortex series has been proven
and
tested by demanding
sports car
enthusiasts and
knowledgeable
drivers.
With a generous
72" wide interior and a
long 104"
wheelbase even the larger
enthusiast can
enjoy performance in
comfort.
In every way, the
Vortex sports
cars are
more
accomplished
than ever
and
yet still
very affordable. |
With the establishment of the new company, development is continuous - making the product more
powerful and desirable. This is evidenced by the announcement of new engine options. (see: Donor Parts)
and recent design changes.
(see: Specifications).
With sincere appreciation to our past, present and future customers, we invite you to explore our
site and to stay in touch via email to let us
know
how we are doing.
Meantime, to our new visitors, we welcome you and look forward to arranging a Vortex
test drive so
you can experience
first-hand
what
all
the excitement is about . . .
Product News
GT3 Headlight Cluster Upgrade
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New Headlight Cluster
New light cluster featuring bi-halogen
main unit, separate LED
sidelight with
addition of "Daytime Running Light" type option. |
Publicity News
In their in-depth review of the Vortex GT3 3.0 litre 225 bhp superkit, Complete KitCar says:
"One of the best kit car designs ever?"
" . . . The Vortex GT3 is an extraordinarily impressive kit car."
"Too Good for a Kit Car?"
" . . . emits an air of quiet confidence."
Complete KitCar included the Vortex series in their Complete Kit Car Guide 2011
In the November edition of Total Kit Car magazine the Vortex was described as:
" . . . stunning GT . . . "
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Vortex GT owners compare notes
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News Bites . . .
As a result of continued customer requests, Vortex Automotive has announced a Left Hand Drive study is
under way, effective immediately for the GT3.
